Vintage of this ring

[McCDig]

Found this ring today at a site that likely dates from the mid-1800s. It appears to be copper/brass allow with a thin gilt layer.

The wording around the band read "FOR . A . FRIEND"

Any help on dating this is appreciated.

 

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[McCDig]

Motto on ring reminds me of sewing thimbles from Victorian era that would also bear various mottos.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice find. Congrats

 

[McCDig]

Thanks Hawks88. My research skills are lacking. This ring must have been mass-produced, as it is not a precious metal. No makers mark inside band, though.